Legal Case Writer

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. The BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice.

Responsibilities

• Interview witnesses (law enforcement and civilian witnesses) and address inquiries regarding case status, procedural issues, and criminal charges.
• Analyze and assess factual scenarios (without taking notes) and prepare legal affidavits.
• Obtain all necessary documents from NYPD and other agencies to aid in case assessment and discovery.
• Communicate and obtain any video/digital recordings like body cam video and prepare them for discovery.
• Review and edit Desk Appearance Tickets prepared by DAT writers.
• Assist with other unit tasks and perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Juris Doctor Degree required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in the first qualification.

Skills

• Familiarity with general court procedures, services, and functions
• Computer literacy, proficiency in typing, and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate and interact with supervisors, colleagues, law enforcement, civilians, District Attorney, and court personnel, as well as other agencies
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail with the ability to handle a high volume of cases in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to assess, draft, and type case synopsis and legal affidavits based upon facts presented
• Engage in witness contact and communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, One Drive, and Adobe Pro
• Ability to work days, nights, and weekends
• Ability to take the initiative to implement systems that ensure work is done both accurately and efficiently

Benefits

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Pay

$72,298.00 – $72,298.00

City Residency is not required for this position.